Commissioner for Oaths
A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorised to verify affidavits, which are statements in writing and on oath, and other legal documents.A Commissioner for Oaths is appointed by the Chief Justice and is usually, ‘though not always, a solicitor. Every solicitor holding a current practising certificate is entitled to administer oaths and to use the title "Commissioner for Oaths". A Commissioner for Oaths may continue to act as a Commissioner for Oaths for as long as he/she remains a solicitor.
You may need the services of a Commissioner for Oaths if:
The Functions of a Commissioner for Oaths
The essential functions of a Commissioner for Oaths are:
You may need the services of a Commissioner for Oaths if:
- you are giving evidence on affidavit for court proceedings in Ireland
- you are making an affirmation, declaration, acknowledgement, examination or attestation for the purposes of court proceedings or for the purposes of registration of document
The Functions of a Commissioner for Oaths
The essential functions of a Commissioner for Oaths are:
- to make sure that the evidence in question is in written form (e.g. the draft affidavit)
- to establish that the person before him/her has read ‘the draft affidavit’ and fully understands the contents
- to require the person to swear that the affidavit is true;
- to verify that the affidavit was properly sworn by completing a "jurat" on the affidavit
- to charge a fee for his/her services.